citizenry

Example Sentences

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"What defines an America First policy is something that is in the direct interest of the American citizenry," said Joshua Trevino, a senior fellow for the Western Hemisphere Initiative at the America First Policy Institute.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

People around the world can separate a nation’s leader from its citizenry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

In 1965, Space City boasted a metropolitan population of 1.4 million in comparison with the Big Apple, which dwarfed that figure with a citizenry of 7.8 million.

From Salon • Aug. 15, 2025

I think it’s always better when you have an informed citizenry.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2025

He reads: “‘Above certain levels, noise or noise disturbance is detrimental to the health and welfare of the citizenry and the individual’s right to peaceful and quiet enjoyment.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone